We’re pretty used to Caleb sleeping through the night, so when he doesn’t…it always feels lie a major bummer. Like the world is against us. Although, I know that we are incredibly lucky that he’s been sleeping through the night at such a young age. Last night he went down like normal, I got home, [...]
I Can Make Caleb Smile
March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I can make Caleb smile. And I think that’s pretty awesome. In the past couple weeks, Caleb has been super-smiley in the morning. There are a few other photos below in case you need proof! This is a pretty huge deal. Just this afternoon when Sarah was gone, he started screaming. Like…really screaming. After unsuccessfully [...]
My Son as My Spiritual Director
March 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
For the past year or so, I’ve been doing spiritual direction in San Francisco (the past few months have obviously been phone direction sessions). It’s something I find incredibly helpful in my life and a great way to help me become more aware of the work God is doing in my life. Last week my [...]
I Like to Kiss my Son
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I like to kiss my son. And of course, by the above photo, you can tell that he likes it. But seriously…I like to kiss my son. There are so many spots on a baby that are just so cute and precious and kissable. His cheeks, his ears, his chin, his forehead, the top of [...]
Father Son Bonding in the Early Weeks
February 13, 2012 By 7 Comments
I love this photo that Sarah took (along with some others you can see here) – especially the expression on Caleb’s face. I’m not quite sure he knows what to make of me. That’s true when I look at him sometimes, as well. I’m not really sure what to make of him. Just last week [...]
The Sacrament of the Present Moment
February 9, 2012 By 3 Comments
In college, I read a book by a French Catholic Jesuit, Jean Pierre de Caussade (1675–1751) called The Sacrament of the Present Moment (it’s a short book, and one that I’d highly recommend reading). It’s something that has been coming back into my mind recently as I think about these holy moments that we have with Caleb [...]
Caleb Elijah • 12/30/11 • 8lbs 4oz
January 7, 2012 By 3 Comments
At this point, many of you probably know that Caleb entered our lives 8 days ago, on December 30, 2011. Apparently he instinctually knew that his parents could use the tax credit for 2011, and was gracious enough to join us just over a week ahead of his January 8 due date. I will share [...]
Bring It On!
August 26, 2011 By 4 Comments
A few nights ago I had a dream. It was the first “baby dream” I’ve had, and…well, it was a little scary. In the dream, the baby was crying, Sarah was saying, “It’s YOUR turn. GO get him” and I was walking over to the crib, picking him up, and just holding him, staring into [...]
Father of Two: None Living
December 7, 2010 By 5 Comments
A quote from “A Grace Disguised” – a book about grief and loss by Jerry Sittser: “Catastrophic loss by definition precludes recovery. It will transform us or destroy us, but it will never leave us the same. There is no going back to the past, which is gone forever, only going ahead to the future, [...]
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